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'The Penthouse' Actress Kim Gyu-seon Announces Pregnancy After 9 Years of Marriage: "A Miracle Came Before IVF"
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'The Penthouse' Actress Kim Gyu-seon Announces Pregnancy After 9 Years of Marriage: "A Miracle Came Before IVF"

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Kim Gyu-seon announced her pregnancy after nine years of marriage, calling it a "miracle" after undergoing fertility treatments.
  • She shared the news via her YouTube channel, detailing her challenging journey to conception.
  • Kim Gyu-seon expressed gratitude for the unexpected pregnancy, which occurred despite previous attempts at natural conception.

South Korean actress Kim Gyu-seon has shared joyous news: she is pregnant, nine years after her marriage. She revealed the pregnancy on her YouTube channel on Sunday, describing it as a "miracle" that occurred after undergoing fertility treatments.

"I didn't know I would be announcing my pregnancy," Kim Gyu-seon said in her video, using the term "im-ming-out" (a Korean portmanteau for pregnancy announcement). She candidly discussed the difficulties she faced in her journey to conceive.

I didn't know I would be announcing my pregnancy.

โ€” Kim Gyu-seonActress Kim Gyu-seon announcing her pregnancy on her YouTube channel.

"The hospital tried every possible method for natural conception," she explained, detailing the extensive efforts made. The pregnancy came as a welcome surprise, especially after the couple had explored various avenues for conception.

Kim Gyu-seon expressed her happiness and surprise at the unexpected turn of events, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges often associated with fertility treatments and the pursuit of pregnancy. Her announcement has been met with warm congratulations from fans and the public.

The hospital tried every possible method for natural conception.

โ€” Kim Gyu-seonActress Kim Gyu-seon describing the fertility treatments she underwent.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.